House's classification (Psychological)

  • Class 1: Philosophical
    • Accepts dentist's judgement and instructions, best prognosis.
  • Class 2: Exacting
    • Methodical and demanding, asks a lot of questions, good prognosis.
  • Class 3: Hysterical
    • Emotionally unfit, never happy, worst prognosis.
  • Class 4: Indifferent
    • Doesn't care about dental treatment and gives up easily.